Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.25
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) Dividend History
Income profile from 1990 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Payout Ratio
36.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
22 years
JKHY Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
22 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.5% and trend is rising.
JKHY Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.7%
Trailing DPS$2.25
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout22.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak22 years
3Y CAGR5.8%
5Y CAGR6.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.4%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return-27.1%
5Y Total Return-15.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,50410Y ago$17,59620Y ago$80,204
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
JKHY Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (37 years of payments)
JKHY Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. distributes 36.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 22.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
JKHY has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 5.8% and 5-year CAGR of 6.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, JKHY returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.7% dividend yield, 0.4% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -15.0%, with dividends contributing 6.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $17,596 today.
JKHY Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.70
Avg/Payment$0.5350
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.6100 | — | 1.70% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $0.6100 | ↑ +5.2% | 1.41% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | $0.5800 | — | 1.34% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.5800 | — | 1.41% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | $0.5800 | — | 1.25% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.5800 | ↑ +5.5% | 1.22% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.5500 | — | 1.25% | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.5500 | — | 1.28% | Sep 27, 2024 |
JKHY Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.7%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
36.1% payout
Streak
22Y
6.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#5 of 5
FIS
NTRS
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EVTCJKHY Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.22 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $2.32 | 5.5% | 4 | $6.24 | 37.2% | 2.69x | 1.5% |
| 2024 | $2.20 | 5.8% | 4 | $5.23 | 42.1% | 2.38x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $2.08 | 6.1% | 4 | $5.02 | 41.4% | 2.41x | 1.3% |
| 2022 | $1.96 | 6.5% | 4 | $4.94 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $1.84 | 7.0% | 4 | $4.12 | 44.7% | 2.24x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $1.72 | 7.5% | 4 | $3.86 | 44.6% | 2.24x | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $1.60 | 8.1% | 4 | $3.52 | 45.5% | 2.20x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $1.48 | 19.4% | 4 | $4.85 | 30.5% | 3.28x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $1.24 | 10.7% | 4 | $3.14 | 39.5% | 2.53x | 0.8% |
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JKHY — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JKHY stock.
How much dividend does JKHY pay per share?
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (JKHY) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.25 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is JKHY's next ex-dividend date?
JKHY's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. JKHY typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is JKHY's dividend safe?
JKHY's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.1% and FCF payout ratio of +22.4%. With 22 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is JKHY a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 22 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does JKHY pay dividends?
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.25 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 36+ years from 1990 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in JKHY grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in JKHY five years ago would be worth approximately $8,504 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is JKHY's yield on cost for long-term holders?
JKHY's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.